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Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-09-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Equipment and Tools (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clarifier
1, record 1, English, clarifier
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- clarification tank 1, record 1, English, clarification%20tank
correct
- clarification basin 2, record 1, English, clarification%20basin
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inside the clarifier solid contaminants will settle down to the bottom of the tank where it is collected by a scraper mechanism and removed by another centrally located pipe. The scraper mechanism arms rotate slowly along the clarifier's perimeter and are attached to a centrally located shaft which is powered by a drive system on the clarifier bridge. 3, record 1, English, - clarifier
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage (Alimentation en eau)
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Traitement des eaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- clarificateur
1, record 1, French, clarificateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bassin de clarification 2, record 1, French, bassin%20de%20clarification
correct, masculine noun
- cuve de clarification 3, record 1, French, cuve%20de%20clarification
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On trouve des clarificateurs dans les stations d'épuration des eaux. Un clarificateur [...] se présente sous la forme d'un bassin circulaire équipé d'un racleur, fixé sur un axe placé au centre du bassin. Le racleur du clarificateur permet de concentrer les matières solides présentes dans des eaux usées. 4, record 1, French, - clarificateur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y herramientas (Abastecimiento de agua)
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- clarificador
1, record 1, Spanish, clarificador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- tanque clarificador 2, record 1, Spanish, tanque%20clarificador
correct, masculine noun
- tanque de clarificación 3, record 1, Spanish, tanque%20de%20clarificaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tanque de sedimentación rectangular o circular usado para remover sólidos sedimentables del agua residual. 4, record 1, Spanish, - clarificador
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Al salir del tanque neutralizador el agua es enviada al tanque clarificador, en donde se le añaden las soluciones de coagulante con mezclado rápido en primera instancia y posteriormente el floculante con mezclado lento. Terminado el tiempo de retención en el tanque clarificador, el agua es enviada a un filtro bolsa en donde son eliminados los sólidos suspendidos y los lodos se envían a un filtroprensa. 2, record 1, Spanish, - clarificador
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- coagulant
1, record 2, English, coagulant
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- coagulator 2, record 2, English, coagulator
correct
- coagulating agent 3, record 2, English, coagulating%20agent
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance that induces coagulation. 1, record 2, English, - coagulant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Coagulants are used in precipitating solids or semisolids from solution, as ... impurities from water. 1, record 2, English, - coagulant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Among the more commonly used coagulants are aluminium sulphate, ferrous sulphate together with calcium hydroxide, and sodium aluminate. 4, record 2, English, - coagulant
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coagulant
1, record 2, French, coagulant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- agent de coagulation 2, record 2, French, agent%20de%20coagulation
correct, masculine noun
- réactif de coagulation 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9actif%20de%20coagulation
correct, masculine noun
- réactif coagulant 3, record 2, French, r%C3%A9actif%20coagulant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agent de coagulation. 4, record 2, French, - coagulant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En épuration des eaux, les coagulants classiques sont des électrolytes de charge positive opposée à celle de la particule colloïdale et qui, par neutralisation électrique provoqueront la coalescence. Les coagulants les plus utilisés sont des sels de fer et d'aluminium [...] 1, record 2, French, - coagulant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
- Tratamiento del agua
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- coagulante
1, record 2, Spanish, coagulante
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agente químico que provoca la formación de agregados compactos. 2, record 2, Spanish, - coagulante
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En la coagulación del agua y agua residual, la eficacia de un coagulante químico se determina corrientemente por medio de un ensayo discontinuo o "jar test", en el cual se varía la dosificación de coagulante y se mide la turbidez residual después de unos períodos apropiados de agitación suave y sedimentación. 3, record 2, Spanish, - coagulante
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flocculation aid
1, record 3, English, flocculation%20aid
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- flocculating aid 2, record 3, English, flocculating%20aid
correct
- flocculating additive 2, record 3, English, flocculating%20additive
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance, often a polyelectrolyte, which is added in conjunction with a coagulant to increase the effectiveness of floc formation. 3, record 3, English, - flocculation%20aid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When working with direct coagulation on the filter, the flocculation aid is injected just before filtration. The coagulant is first mixed with raw water; the quantity of coagulant required is less than that necessary in the settling tank. 4, record 3, English, - flocculation%20aid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
flocculation aid: term and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 3, English, - flocculation%20aid
Record 3, Key term(s)
- coagulant aid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- adjuvant de floculation
1, record 3, French, adjuvant%20de%20floculation
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance, souvent un polyélectrolyte, qui est ajoutée en conjonction avec un coagulant pour accroître l'efficacité de la formation du floc. 2, record 3, French, - adjuvant%20de%20floculation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En coagulation directe sur filtres, l'adjuvant de floculation est injecté juste avant filtration, le coagulant étant injecté, et mélangé à l'eau brute au préalable, à une dose plus faible que celle qui serait nécessaire en décantation. 3, record 3, French, - adjuvant%20de%20floculation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
adjuvant de floculation : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 3, French, - adjuvant%20de%20floculation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ayudante de floculación
1, record 3, Spanish, ayudante%20de%20floculaci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia, a menudo un polielectrolito, que se agrega con un coagulante para aumentar la eficacia de la formación de flóculos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - ayudante%20de%20floculaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- coagulation
1, record 4, English, coagulation
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The initial aggregation of colloidal and finely divided suspended matter by the addition of a floc-forming chemical or by biological processes. 2, record 4, English, - coagulation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coagulation: term standardized by ISO. 2, record 4, English, - coagulation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coagulation
1, record 4, French, coagulation
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La coagulation consiste à introduire dans l'eau un produit capable : - de décharger les colloïdes généralement électronégatifs présents dans l'eau. - de donner naissance à un précipité. Ce produit sera appelé un coagulant. 2, record 4, French, - coagulation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le processus semble être le résultat de deux réactions différentes et indépendantes : - un phénomène de déstabilisation, s'effectuant le plus souvent par addition de réactifs chimiques qui annulent les forces répulsives ou agissent sur l'hydrophilie des particules colloïdales par des mécanismes d'agrégation ou d'adsorption; - une agglomération des colloïdes «déchargés» résultant d'une série de collisions successives, favorisée par un processus mécanique (agitation douce). Les termes de coagulation et de floculation ont des sens différents suivant les divers auteurs. [...] Certains auteurs américains appellent coagulation une déstabilisation par neutralisation de charges, et floculation une déstabilisation par adsorption. Il est d'usage chez les traiteurs d'eau de réserver le terme coagulation au phénomène de déstabilisation et celui de floculation à l'agglomération des colloïdes déchargés. 2, record 4, French, - coagulation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
coagulation : terme normalisé par l'ISO et uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie ainsi que par le Comité de terminologie francaise du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 4, French, - coagulation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
- Tratamiento del agua
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- coagulación
1, record 4, Spanish, coagulaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de adición de un producto químico(coagulante) que provoca la desestabilización y agregación de materiales coloidales dispersos en forma de grumos. 1, record 4, Spanish, - coagulaci%C3%B3n
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-12-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sludge dewatering
1, record 5, English, sludge%20dewatering
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- dewatering 2, record 5, English, dewatering
correct, standardized
- sludge dehydration 3, record 5, English, sludge%20dehydration
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process whereby wet sludge, usually conditioned by a coagulant, has its water content reduced by physical means. 4, record 5, English, - sludge%20dewatering
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is necessary to distinguish between sludge thickening and sludge dewatering. Although both processes result in solids concentration and volume reduction, the difference is in the degree. We can define thickening as the concentration of solids to less than 15% solids. Such a sludge is still pumpable by conventional means and has most of the characteristics of a liquid. Dewatering ... is defined as the concentration of sludge solids to greater than 15% ... 5, record 5, English, - sludge%20dewatering
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dewatering: term and definition standardized by ISO. 6, record 5, English, - sludge%20dewatering
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- déshydratation des boues
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9shydratation%20des%20boues
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- déshydratation 2, record 5, French, d%C3%A9shydratation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé qui consiste à réduire, par des moyens physiques, la teneur en eau d'une boue humide, généralement conditionnée par un agent coagulant. 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9shydratation%20des%20boues
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
déshydratation : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9shydratation%20des%20boues
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- deshidratación
1, record 5, Spanish, deshidrataci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- deshidratación de lodos 2, record 5, Spanish, deshidrataci%C3%B3n%20de%20lodos
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso que consiste en reducir, por medios físicos, el contenido de agua del lodo húmedo, generalmente acondicionado por un coagulante. 3, record 5, Spanish, - deshidrataci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2015-09-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Wastewater Treatment
- Waste Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- elutriation
1, record 6, English, elutriation
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A conditioning process by which sludge is washed with either fresh water or plant effluent to reduce the alkalinity of the sludge, particularly by removing ammoniacal compounds, thereby reducing the amount of coagulant required. 2, record 6, English, - elutriation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
elutriation: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 6, English, - elutriation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Traitement des eaux
- Traitement des eaux usées
- Gestion des déchets
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- élutriation
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9lutriation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération consistant en un lavage à l'eau des matières granuleuses ou boueuses, dispersées ou en suspension, suivi d'une décantation et de l'évacuation du surnageant. Cette opération peut être renouvelée plusieurs fois jusqu'à l'obtention du résultat désiré. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9lutriation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'élutriation consiste en un lavage de la boue par de l'eau claire, de façon à améliorer les caractéristiques physiques ou chimiques de la suspension boueuse : - élimination des matières colloïdales et fines; - réduction de l'alcalinité. 3, record 6, French, - %C3%A9lutriation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
- Tratamiento del agua
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
- Gestión de los desechos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- elutriación
1, record 6, Spanish, elutriaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- lixiviación 2, record 6, Spanish, lixiviaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de acondicionamiento mediante el cual el lodo se lava con agua limpia o con agua procedente del efluente de la planta con el fin de reducir la alcalinidad del lodo, particularmente para la eliminación de compuestos amoniacales, lo que permite reducir la cantidad de coagulante requerido. 2, record 6, Spanish, - elutriaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una de las operaciones que se ha utilizado, en el pasado, para el acondicionamiento del fango, es la elutriación. 3, record 6, Spanish, - elutriaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Una gran ventaja del proceso de elutriación consiste en que todos los componentes del fango distintos de los sólidos se reciclan a la planta de tratamiento. 4, record 6, Spanish, - elutriaci%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-09-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- chemical coagulation
1, record 7, English, chemical%20coagulation
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of adding a chemical (the coagulant) which causes the destabilization and aggregation of dispersed colloidal material into flocs. 2, record 7, English, - chemical%20coagulation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chemical coagulation: term and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 7, English, - chemical%20coagulation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coagulation chimique
1, record 7, French, coagulation%20chimique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé qui consiste à ajouter un produit chimique (le coagulant) destiné à la déstabilisation de matières colloïdales dispersées et à leur agrégation sous forme de flocs. 2, record 7, French, - coagulation%20chimique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coagulation chimique : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 3, record 7, French, - coagulation%20chimique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
- Tratamiento de aguas residuales
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- coagulación química
1, record 7, Spanish, coagulaci%C3%B3n%20qu%C3%ADmica
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso de agregar un producto químico(el coagulante) que da lugar a la desestabilización y agregación de material coloide disperso, en forma de flóculos. 1, record 7, Spanish, - coagulaci%C3%B3n%20qu%C3%ADmica
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